Thursday, July 7, 2011

Breaking Macbeth down into tweet-able bits!

Post battle, Captain and soldiers alike praise
Macbeth’s accomplishments and acknowledge him as the new Thane of Cawdor,
however Macbeth is not present and not yet aware of his new title.

Part 3: I.iii.

The witches call Macbeth the Thane of Glamis (which he is), the
Thane of Cawdor (which he is, but does not yet know), and the King of Scotland
(which he is not yet). They tell Banquo that he will father a line of
kings, but will not be one himself.

Part 4: I.iv.

Macbeth meets with King Duncan and
receives his new title as the Thane of Cawdor.

Part 5: I.v.

Lady Macbeth reads the letter from Macbeth
revealing his new title; she begins to plot the path to the throne.

Part 6: I.vi.

King Duncan arrives at Macbeth’s castle.

Part 7: I.vii.

Preparations for the feast at Macbeth’s castle
honoring King Duncan begin; as does the Macbeth’s plot to overthrow Duncan.

Part 8: II.i.

Late in the evening; Banquo and Macbeth discuss
Macbeth’s rising power.